The U.S. Army’s Project Management Office for Uncrewed Aircraft Systems, or PMO UAS, has launched a commercial solutions opening for the UAS Marketplace, establishing a solicitation strategy to expand the industrial base and accelerate production in support of warfighter requirements. The CSO was posted Thursday on SAM.gov.
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What Is the Army’s UAS Marketplace?
The UAS Marketplace is part of a wider Pentagon initiative to expand the military’s drone inventory, reports DefenseScoop. The effort aligns with Executive Order 14307, which shifts traditional acquisition models toward a free-market approach linking soldier demand directly to industry-developed technologies. Issued by the Capability Program Executive Office for Aviation and managed through Army Contracting Command-Redstone, the initiative is intended to incentivize industry innovation, accelerate the adoption of advanced commercial technologies and strengthen the Department of War’s UAS capabilities.
What Types of Technologies Is the Army Seeking?
The solicitation identifies a wide range of areas of interest tied to uncrewed aircraft and supporting technologies. These include full UAS platforms, air vehicles, payloads, and autonomous and command-and-control software.
In addition, the Army is seeking technologies connected to soldier equipment, tactical communications, intelligence and electronic warfare, sensors, autonomous systems, simulation and training tools, logistics, additive manufacturing, and software.
How Can Industry Participate?
Industry partners can submit proposals through two pathways: Innovative Warfighter Solutions or Calls for Solutions. Submissions may involve briefs, demonstrations or pitches, and commercial solution proposals. Awards may be issued as Federal Acquisition Regulation contracts or other transaction agreements, depending on needs and funding. The solicitation remains open indefinitely unless canceled by the Army.
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